The performers include Rush, Newman (who was joined by the Eagles’ Don Henley), Public Enemy and Heart (with some Foo Fighters) on their own behalf and Jennifer Hudson, Usher, John Mayer with Gary Clark Jr. and Carole King saluting Summer, Jones, King and producer-promoter Adler, respectively.

The evening also brought appearances by actor-activist Harry Belafonte and filmmaker Spike Lee, who delivered the induction speech for Public Enemy.

The show premieres Saturday at 6 p.m. Pacific, 9 p.m. Eastern time. For Rush fans and others who can’t get enough of the event, HBO has programmed a 24-hour marathon on HBO Signature for Sunday starting at midnight.

Pop & Hiss is offering up an exclusive clip of the finale of Rush’s performance of “Spirit of Radio.”